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Substitute Evolution for Revolution

We’ve heard this concept expressed so many ways. Gandhi’s is perhaps the most famous quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

“Substitute evolution for revolution” is something Dr. David R. Hawkins used to say. It’s the basis for our experience in the world, and yet can seem unattainable or difficult to apply.

It’s not, once you understand the basis of the concept. It’s about Being, not Doing. It’s about the power of being what you want to experience, rather than the force of attempting to make it happen outside of yourself. It’s not about going out and trying to change the world, because in that approach a dualistic perspective, judgement and lack of humility are inherent.

We cannot affect change by trying to – we can affect change by being it.

If a boss or trainer doesn’t walk her talk, who takes her seriously? If you go to see a doctor who looks ill, would you take their advice seriously?

But it’s more profound than that. Quantum physics shows us that by evolving and being that which we want to experience, our vibration has a profound effect beyond our physical bodies.

It has an extraordinary ripple effect way beyond our own awareness.

How do you want to experience the world? Ask yourself this. Most of us get addicted to drama, glamour, stress, blame etc. How do you really want to experience the world? How badly do you want this? Do you want it badly enough to give up the drama, the stress, the outward blame for your state, for example?

If you want to experience peace, choose to be peaceful. If you want to experience the world as joyful, allow that joy in yourself to bubble up. Stop resisting it.


Simple steps to profound outcomes.

  1. Clarity on what you want to experience – peace, fun, lightness, calm, love...
  2. Commitment to being that quality, embodying that state.
  3. Taking full responsibility for it.
  4. Surrendering anything that prevents you from experiencing that feeling – outward blame, resentment, FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real), regret…
  5. Surrendering any “secondary gain” you might have in not changing. Stop juicing it!
  6. Practice, practice, practice!
  7. Recommit recommit recommit!

You’ve got this.

If you need some one-on-one support, check out my coaching programs. I’d love to work with you to achieve profound outcomes in your life.

About Sally

As a former international opera singer, Sally Wilson knows a thing or two about being at the top of your field. And she’s discovered first-hand what it feels like to step away from the spotlight and lose your identity.

Through coaching, Sally helps her clients let go of their self-sabotaging beliefs and discover freedom, joy and fulfillment. As an accredited TRTP™ practitioner, Sally uses evidence-based practices to create changes that are quick, safe and lasting.

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